When Matt Bestich got the wheels turning on his local food truck, The Guac Box, getting the new truck wrapped in his green logo wasn't in the plans until way down the line.

But after Bestich's projected business tripled, he found himself in a different position.

"I get calls every day for everything from birthday parties to events like Art on the Wabash. It has just been crazy," he said. "I have actually gotten to the point that I have had to start turning things down, because I just have three people working including myself."

The Guac Box finally saw color with the aid of Madmen Creative, now decorated in green with avocados spread across.

His tacos have been major sellers, with street corn, the newest menu item, selling out every day, Bestich said.

Knowing how successful business is currently, Bestich said he plans to taper off daily operations in September to focus more on individual events so he may work again at Greek houses on Purdue's campus. Once the weather warms up next year, however, Bestich said he plans to resume full operations with The Guac Box.

Come 2019 when the weather begins to warm, Bestich said he would like to get all of the local food trucks together for a food truck festival, potentially at a large venue like the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater.

"With the support that I have gotten in town, I just really want to be ready by spring to come out and hit it hard," he said.

Fowler House Mansion offers brunch to aid in upkeep

You get brunch or wine, the Fowler House Mansion gets funds to continue its preservation of the historic property; sounds like a pretty good trade off.

The mansion will host two monthly events consisting of a brunch the second Sunday of each month and Wines on the Terrace on the third Thursday of each month.

Brunch includes a full list of classics, with a rotating menu of signature entrée items as well as a Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar, according to a news release. Wines on the Terrace will focus on a certain geographical location or winery, the release said, served with food pairings appropriate for each wine as well as an appetizer bar.

The list of dates for brunches are Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 13; while the list of dates for Wines on the Terrace are July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20.

Felicia Dale, events and marketing manager for the Fowler House, said walk-ins are always welcome to the events, but tickets also are available for advanced purchase at fowlerhouse.org.

Wildcat Creek Winery takes home 'Best of Class' at Indy International Wine Competition

If you are looking for a local, light white wine, the Wildcat Creek Winery has one of the best right in your backyard.

The local winery took home the "Best of Class" award at the Indy International Wine Competition recently held at Purdue University for its Cayuga White blend. The wine is described as a "delicate subtle wine with flavors of pear, apricot, peach and apple, with pleasing floral bouquets," according to the Wildcat Creek Winery website.

In addition to receiving "Best of Class," Wildcat Creek Winery also took home the gold medal for its Cayuga White, silver medals for its Aunt Minnie's Cherry Tree and its Steuben and a bronze medal for its Lafayette Red.

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